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Andrea Herring

Head of Clinical Operations and Governance

Vitalis Health and Home Care

Andrea is a Senior Registered Nurse and Executive Leader with experience across Acute Care, Aged Care and Disability Services. Andrea has expertise in patient/consumer experience, clinical governance and accreditation and is currently the Head of Clinical Operations and Governance for Vitalis Health and Home Care. Vitalis Health and Home Care delivers Hospital in the Home (HITH) Services, Home Care Services for Aged Care clients and Complex Care in the Community for NDIS Participants and is accredited against the NSQHS, Aged Care and NDIS Standards.

SESSION

11:00

Panel: Balancing Cultural Sensitivity, Personal Autonomy and Safety in Home-Based Services

  • Assessing risks according to cultural needs and personal preferences

  • Supporting consumers to undertake tasks and build their independence

  • Monitoring consumers to track their physical and mental well-being and reviewing needs to ensure their safe living at home

  • Streamlining communication and the escalation of risks within an organisation

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